Roundup Magazine Article

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

The December 2023 issue of Roundup Magazine, the official publication of Western Writers of America, published my article entitled: “Train time: Facts to know when writing about railroads.

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

Barbara and I gave ourselves an early Christmas present in 2023. We purchased a 2022 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 SUV from Carmax in Henderson, Nevada. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Great South Point Casino Book Signing

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

On Saturday, December 16, 2023, I held a great book signing at South Point Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the last day of the National Finals Rodeo.

Book lovers browsing during South Point book signing.

My wife, Barbara, and long-time business associate, Cathy Mufich assisted me. The management and staff at South Point did a fantastic job supporting the endeavor, as they always do.

Cowgirl Barbara ready to help Robert sell books at South Point.

 

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South Point Book Signing Poster

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

South Point Hotel Casino and Spa has prepared an excellent poster advertising my upcoming book signing there on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from Noon to 4 PM. If you are in the Las Vegas area, perhaps attending the National Finals Rodeo, please stop by to say hello. I will have all my award-winning books available for sale in hardcover and paperback. They make excellent Christmas gifts.

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Will Rogers Medallion Award

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, I received the 2023 Copper Will Rogers Medallion Award for Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre, in the category of Western Traditional Fiction. Chris Enss, Executive Director, Will Rogers Medallion Award Committee, presented the medallion to me during the Annual Awards Banquet in the Fort Worth, Texas, Stockyards.

2023 Will Rogers Medallion

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Book Signing at Arts & Crafts Fair 2023

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

Members of Anthem Authors, our local writers’ group, participated in the annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair at the Recreation Center at Sun City Anthem in Henderson, Nevada, on Saturday, October 14, 2023. I was one of the club members who offered my autographed books for sale. They make great Christmas gifts, and many residents realized that as they bought copies of my books. Thanks, folks!

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Wyoming Historical Society Award for Bozeman Paymaster

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

On September 9, 2023, the Wyoming Historical Society awarded Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre first place in the category of fiction at the 70th Annual Meeting in Cody, Wyoming.

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Bozeman Paymaster Receives Wyoming Award

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre has been awarded first place in the Publications: Fiction Category by the Wyoming State Historical Society for 2023.

I plan to travel to Cody, Wyoming, to participate in the 70th Annual Meeting of the society to personally receive the award on September 9, 2023. I will offer autographed copies of the book for sale following the award ceremony. The book is available in hardcover, paperback, and large print editions, as well as a Kindle version.

This is my second book to receive the first place award from the WSHS. Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two was awarded first place in 2016.

I extend my sincere appreciation to the Wyoming State Historical Society for bestowing this award on my book about the Fetterman Massacre which took place in what is now Wyoming in 1866.

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Bozeman Paymaster Nominated for Will Rogers Medallion Award

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

It is with pride and humility that I announce Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre is a finalist for the Will Rogers Medallion Award for 2023 in the category of Western Traditional Fiction. Bozeman Paymaster was published by Five Star in June 2022.

These are the four other finalists for the award in this category:

  • Bullets and Silver by Nick James (Sourcebooks)
  • Rio Hondo by Preston Lewis (Five Star)
  • Oklahoma Odyssey by John Mort (Bison Books)
  • The Accidental Sheriff by Ron Schwab (Leafcutter Publishing)

The winners of this year’s awards will be made during the Annual Awards Banquet in the Fort Worth Stockyards on the evening of Saturday, October 21, 2023. I plan to go to Fort Worth to participate in the awards ceremonies.

My trilogy about building the first transcontinental railroad, The Iron Horse Chronicles, has been the recipient of the Will Rogers Medallion Award in prior years.  Eagle Talons won the 2015 Bronze Award for Western Fiction for Younger Readers. Bear Claws won the 2016 Silver Award for Western Fiction for Younger Readers. Golden Spike won the 2018 Silver Award for Western Fiction for Younger Readers.

My frontier historical novels are available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble, as well as independent booksellers. Many public and academic libraries have copies of my books.

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Great Arts & Crafts Fair

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

I, along with nine other members of Anthem Authors, participated in a book selling during the Spring Arts & Crafts Fair at Sun City Anthem in Henderson, Nevada, on April 1, 2023. No, it was not April Fools’ Day. It was a successful day of sharing our writings with members of our wonderful Nevada community.

I, enjoyed being showcased between two outstanding Anthem Authors, Mary Ann Unger and James Logsdon (shown in the photos above). I give great credit to both of them for being primary critics of my writing over the past several years. As the saying goes, I couldn’t have done it without them.

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